
Undocumented Student Programs
UCR’s department of Undocumented Student Programs (USP) supports undocumented students and immigration-impacted students to succeed in higher education and prepare post-graduation.
USP provides the following services:
- One-on-one advising on academic, housing, and financial aid resources
- CA Dream Act assistance
- DACA assistance
- Free legal services through the UC Immigrant Legal Service Center
- Undocu Ally training for staff and faculty
- Grad school planning
- USP Lending Library
- The Butterfly Project
- Thrive & Succeed Program
- Other Leadership opportunities
- The R’Dream Scholarship and Book Grant
To learn more about our services, visit usp.ucr.edu, email usp@ucr.edu, and follow us on Instagram.
Have a question as a prospective or incoming student?
Resources for prospective undocumented students:
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Want to learn more?
Hosted every November at UCR! PODER stands for Providing Opportunities, Dreams, and Education in Riverside and is a student organization closely affiliated with the department of Undocumented Student Programs. Register for the PODER’s Dreaming of a Higher Education Conference.
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What financial aid are undocumented students eligible for?
On a campus-level, see our Financial Aid page for undocumented students. You can also use this quick guide for all of California.
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Who qualifies for AB540/SB68?
The website Immigrants Rising has an incredibly useful tool to help you determine if you meet eligibility for in-state tuition (AB 540/SB 68) in California.
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How do undocumented students compete the UC application?
For help filling out the UC-wide applications for any of the University of California locations, the Office of the President has a page dedicated to helping undocumented students complete the application.
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Once you’re accepted to UCR…
Congratulations on your admission to UCR! We’re incredibly excited to assist in your journey! The department of Undocumented Student Programs has a page dedicated to the next steps after you’re accepted, so bookmark that page and we’ll see you in fall!